Description
FallTech 727620 is a self-retracting lifeline: 20-100 ft; galvanized steel cable lifeline; ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 Class 1 (overhead and at-D-ring anchorage). FallTech files it in the Contractor series. FallTech describes it: "The Contractor SRL is built to perform when it matters most. With a proven steel cable lifeline and performance-tested braking system, it delivers rock-solid reliability. Superior engineering minimizes nuisance lockups, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted operation and dependable protection—every time you're connected." Published figures: ANSI user capacity 130-310 lb; OSHA user capacity 130-310 lb; static strength 3,600 lb minimum; maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 42". Standards FallTech names: ANSI Z359.14-2021, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66. Connectors: steel swivel snap hook to the harness and steel carabiner to the anchorage, as FallTech lists them. Sold by the piece; FallTech ships one to a carton. Part numbers 727620, 727630C, 727650C, 7276100. Part of the FallTech Contractor series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
FallTech 727620 specifications
| Item | FallTech data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | 727620, 727630C, 727650C, 7276100 |
| Series | Contractor |
| Product type | Self-Retracting Lifelines |
| FallTech title (first version) | Contractor Class 1 SRL with 20' Galvanized Cable and Anchorage Carabiner |
| FallTech product type | Class 1 SRL |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 SRL class | Class 1 |
| SRL type | SRL |
| Leading edge rated | No (Class 1: overhead and at-D-ring anchorage) |
| Length | 20-100 ft by part number |
| Harness connector | Steel swivel snap hook |
| Anchorage connector | Steel carabiner |
| Lifeline or lanyard material | Galvanized Steel Cable |
| Static Strength | 3,600 lb min. (727620, 727630C, 727650C); 3,000 lb min. (7276100) |
| ANSI SRL Class/Type | Class 1 SRL |
| Avg. Arrest Force | 900 lb |
| Max. Arrest Force | 1,800 lb |
| Max. Arrest Distance | 42" (727620, 727630C, 727650C); 54" (7276100) |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Cable | 3/16" galvanized steel; 3,600 lb min. static strength (727620, 727630C, 727650C); 3/16" galvanized steel; 3,400 lb min. static strength (7276100) |
| Lifeline Connector | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| Anchorage Connector | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| FallTech lengths by part number | 727620 20' (ANSI rated); 727630C 30' (ANSI rated); C727630 30' (CSA rated); 727650C 50' (ANSI rated); C727650 50' (CSA rated); 7276100 100' (OSHA rated) |
| Weight | 12–21.1 lb by part number (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book) |
| Carton quantity | 1 per carton (FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book); sold by the piece |
| UPC | 727620 848013022080; 727630C 848013073532; 727650C 848013020758 |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/727620/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, carton quantity, UPC).
Ratings and standards
| Standard or rating | As published by FallTech |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 edition | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page; declaration of conformity D0304047a (3/4/2022)). Class 1. |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction) | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance | Named by FallTech (falltech.com page). |
| User capacity | ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it (the ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502). |
| Static strength | 3,600 lb minimum, as FallTech publishes it. |
| Arrest figures | maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them. |
| ANSI/ASSP Z359.14 class | Class 1 (overhead and at-D-ring anchorage, as FallTech lists it). |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/727620/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech declarations of conformity linked under Documents. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task; the end user decides suitability and fall clearance for the job.
Documents
- Declaration of Conformity (ANSI): FallTech declaration of conformity D0304047a DOC (PDF, 5 pages)
- Instruction Manual (ANSI): FallTech instruction manual MSRL01 Rev F 102022 EN (PDF, 16 pages)
- SRL Quick Guide: FallTech guide SRL Quick Guide 102026 (PDF)
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): The Essential Guide to Class 1 SRLs
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Class 1 SRLs: Internal Brake vs. Energy Absorber
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Fall Clearance 101: How to Calculate Safe Distances
- FallTech guidance (title only; opens falltech.com): Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) Comparison Guide
Source: FallTech product page document links, fetched Nov 8 2026. Each link opens the FallTech PDF or page; FallTech's fall clearance and class guidance is cited by title, not restated.
Features
- 3/16" galvanized steel cable lifeline with load-indicating swivel snap hook
- Features glass-filled nylon housing for durable impact resistance.
- Lifeline includes recoil spring bumper to reduce retraction lock-up
- Rugged internal steel drum and inertial braking system deliver reliable performance
- SRL includes double-locking twist-lock anchorage carabiner
- Meets ANSI Z359.14-2021 Class 1 SRL. Learn more and download White Paper
Source: FallTech feature list for 727620 on its product page, fetched Nov 8 2026.
FallTech 727620 family
| Part number | Version | FallTech connectors and lifeline | Length | Weight | UPC | Per carton | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727620 | 20 ft, Single | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 20 ft | 12 lb | 848013022080 | 1 | this page |
| 727630C | 30 ft, Standard | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 30 ft | 15.1 lb | 848013073532 | 1 | this page |
| 727650C | 50 ft, Standard | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 50 ft | 21.1 lb | 848013020758 | 1 | this page |
| 7276100 | 100 ft, Pack of 100 | Steel Swivel Snap Hook; Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Lifeline | 100 ft | — | — | — | this page (not on the Jan 1 2026 book) |
| C727630 | 30' (CSA rated) | — | 30 ft | 17.5 lb | 848013050380 | 1 | ask us |
| C727650 | 50' (CSA rated) | — | 50 ft | — | — | — | FallTech lists it; ask us |
Similar FallTech items
| Part number | Item | On our site |
|---|---|---|
| 727630 | — | not on our site |
| 727650 | — | not on our site |
| 7227C | DuraTech SRL with 20' Galvanized Cable and Side-payout Aluminum Housing | its own page |
Source: FallTech product page https://www.falltech.com/product/727620/, fetched Nov 8 2026 and the FallTech page of each part number in the family table; FallTech Jan 1 2026 list price book (weight, UPC, carton quantity).
FallTech 727620 questions
Is the FallTech 727620 a Class 1 or Class 2 SRL? Class 1 under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, as FallTech lists it; Class 1 covers overhead and at-D-ring anchorage.
Is the FallTech 727620 a leading edge SRL? No; FallTech lists it as Class 1 under ANSI/ASSP Z359.14-2021, the class for anchorage at or above the dorsal D-ring, and does not list it as leading edge rated. Class 2 is the leading-edge class.
Is the FallTech 727620 an SRL or an SRL-P? An SRL, as FallTech files it, not an SRL-P (personal SRL): it mounts at the anchorage and the lifeline runs down to the harness.
What are the OSHA requirements for the FallTech 727620 self-retracting lifeline? ANSI/ASSP Z359.14, safety requirements for self-retracting devices for personal fall arrest and rescue systems, 2021 edition, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502, fall protection systems criteria and practices (construction), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, powered platforms for building maintenance. Ratings are as published by FallTech; the end user decides suitability for the task.
What is the weight capacity of the FallTech 727620? ANSI 130-310 lb; OSHA 130-310 lb, as FallTech publishes it. The ANSI figure is the ANSI/ASSP Z359 test range; the OSHA figure is FallTech's rating under 29 CFR 1926.502 for a worker with tools.
What are the arrest figures for the FallTech 727620? Maximum arrest force 1,800 lb; average arrest force 900 lb; maximum arrest distance 42", as FallTech publishes them.
Guides: what an SRL is · SRL vs PFL and Class 1 vs Class 2 · how to calculate fall clearance · parts of a personal fall arrest system · harnesses on lifts · anchoring an SRL below the D-ring · every fall protection item by type and standard.
Manufacturer item number: 727620 (each version carries its own FallTech part number, listed in the family table). Documents: Instruction Manual (ANSI), Declaration of Conformity (ANSI), SRL Quick Guide.
